The staff at SweetCup makes its gelato in small batches, fresh every day. It's one of the ways they pay homage to the gelato pioneers of Italy. SweetCup's owner got to interact with them firsthand on her honeymoon, during which she fell in love with Italian cafes and their unique sweets. In fact, she couldn't […]
What Southside Espresso lacks in size it more than makes up for in creativity. That much is clear in unique beverages like the sweet potato latte or clove-and-cardamom spiked latte. Sip one of these gourmet coffee drinks or build your own from the house-made syrups located behind the coffee bar. Of course, if you're in […]
YogaOne Studios is about more than just exercise. In fact, spreading positive vibes and creating an upbeat environment is a priority at this studio. YogoaOne strives to provide exercise sessions that are "positively life changing." Lucky for you, there are five studios in Houston and one of them is located just a short distance from […]
If you like to drink wine and always dreamed of being an artist, Pinot's Palette can make your desires a reality. At this Houston BYOB studio, guests are instructed on how to paint a picture, and encouraged to sip on some wine while they work. Make the short trip from 3800 Main and see what […]
In the age of Wii and other contemporary home gaming systems, air hockey has gone out of style. Not at Joystix Classic Games and Pinball, though. This old-school arcade boasts an air hockey table, foosball, ping pong, and countless other vintage game tables and machines that should throw you right back to simpler times. Located […]
The Theater Under the Stars at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is a unique venue that features a variety of performances. When the theater was founded in 1968, it was actually an open-air theater in Miller Park. These days, the stage at the TUTS is situated below a plethora of fiberoptic stars, which […]
If you're into craft beer, Saint Arnold Brewing Company should be on your agenda. This Houston establishment opened in 1994 as the city's first microbrewery. These days, Saint Arnold Brewing Company has developed a reputation and beer label that has many customers flocking to this beer-lovers haven, which is located just a short distance from […]
Perhaps it's been an extremely rough work week. Maybe you've been hitting the gym too hard. Either way, you may want to treat yourself to an afternoon of pampering at Trellis Spa at The Houstonian. Really, though, you don't need an excuse. Just head over to the Houston establishment from 3800 Main and relax at […]
You won't find any cheeses sourced from beyond the Texas border at Houston Dairymaids. This specialty cheese shop near 3800 Main gathers its array of wheels and wedges, all crafted from unpasteurized milk, from cheesemakers who live and work in Texas. This is the reason Houstonians come here to taste handcrafted cheeses or take some […]
The bright, splashy setting at Ben's Beans in downtown Houston attracts customers as much as its fresh java does. Local artists showcase their masterpieces on its walls, giving the entire space a colorful, cozy ambience that seems to invite patrons to sit and stay a while without so much as a word. However, they'll need […]